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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.44, 185.07 and 101.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.44, 185.07 and 101.66 is: 152.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.44 : 185.07 = 101.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.44/185.07 = 101.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.44x = 185.07 × 101.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.44x = 18,814.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,814.22/123.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.42

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